Claudia Black's Exit from 'Ahsoka' Season 2 Sparks Debate Over Pay Disputes
In a shocking turn of events, Claudia Black, who portrayed the complex character Klothow in the first season of Disney+'s highly anticipated series "Ahsoka," has announced her departure from the show due to pay disputes.
Black revealed that she was forced to exit the production after the studio failed to meet her demands for fair compensation. As a single mother based in Los Angeles, the actress claimed that Disney's London-based filming schedule made it impossible for her to maintain her responsibilities at home without significant financial support.
The 70s and 80s 'Star Wars' enthusiast expressed gratitude towards showrunner Dave Filoni for creating an enjoyable working environment, stating, "It was not something that they could make happen." Black's parting words were laced with admiration, as she described her experience on the series, saying, "Working with lovely people, lovely directors, and interesting projects made it a very special ride."
The role of Klothow, one of the enigmatic Great Mothers who joined forces with Grand Admiral Thrawn in the first season's back half, remains uncertain. Recasting or omitting Black's character from Season 2 has yet to be confirmed.
This news comes on the heels of another cast shakeup, as evidenced by the recasting of supporting antagonist Baylan Skoll following Ray Stevenson's untimely passing weeks before the series premiere in 2023.
In a shocking turn of events, Claudia Black, who portrayed the complex character Klothow in the first season of Disney+'s highly anticipated series "Ahsoka," has announced her departure from the show due to pay disputes.
Black revealed that she was forced to exit the production after the studio failed to meet her demands for fair compensation. As a single mother based in Los Angeles, the actress claimed that Disney's London-based filming schedule made it impossible for her to maintain her responsibilities at home without significant financial support.
The 70s and 80s 'Star Wars' enthusiast expressed gratitude towards showrunner Dave Filoni for creating an enjoyable working environment, stating, "It was not something that they could make happen." Black's parting words were laced with admiration, as she described her experience on the series, saying, "Working with lovely people, lovely directors, and interesting projects made it a very special ride."
The role of Klothow, one of the enigmatic Great Mothers who joined forces with Grand Admiral Thrawn in the first season's back half, remains uncertain. Recasting or omitting Black's character from Season 2 has yet to be confirmed.
This news comes on the heels of another cast shakeup, as evidenced by the recasting of supporting antagonist Baylan Skoll following Ray Stevenson's untimely passing weeks before the series premiere in 2023.
. I mean, it's a huge production with Disney behind it and she was playing a major role. It's crazy that she wasn't paid fairly considering her responsibilities as a single mom 
. It raises questions about the fairness of the compensation packages for actors in the industry. Did they even consider her situation when making their decisions? 
it's crazy how much drama goes on behind the scenes of a popular show like Ahsoka! I mean, pay disputes can be super frustrating, especially when you're juggling other responsibilities like being a single mom 
Pay Gap Alert! 
The median salary for actresses in TV shows like Ahsoka r $60k - $80k per episode, while actors r making $100k - $150k. That's a $40k pay gap per episode! 
. Time for change, Disney! 
And btw, have u seen the recasting stats? 
It's all about the benjamins, right? 
. I'm not saying Dave Filoni or Disney is bad, but it just seems like another example of how the tech giants are exploiting their talent 
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she basically just got screwed over by disney on pay and they're trying to spin it like it's some kind of dramatic exit 
newsflash: sometimes people leave because they can't afford to be there anymore, not because they're some type of diva. anyway, i'm actually kinda sad that the role of klothow is still up in the air 
. Single mom or not, she deserves to be fairly compensated for her work 
. It's frustrating that the studio couldn't meet her demands, it just doesn't seem fair 
. I'm curious to see how they handle recasting Klothow now, hope whoever comes in can bring some magic to the role 
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Claudia Black was a talented actress and I'm sad to see her go 
Disney should've made it work for her, they're always talking about supporting their cast 
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and I'm still thinking about this... have you guys ever tried those weird little cafes that play music non-stop? Like, they have a playlist for every single mood and atmosphere 
. I swear, the prices there are like a different galaxy altogether 
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